- Enrollment
- 1,637
- Students per teacher
- 18:1
- Resource Index
- 26/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · New Bern, NC
Oaks Road Academy
Federal NCES profile for Oaks Road Academy, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 45/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 370331002177
👥 S:T ratio 41
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 53
📋 Attendance 17
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Oaks Road Academy earns 45/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the North Carolina median.
- #2 of 5
- schools in New Bern · Resource Index
- 45
- Resource Index · Typical
- 14.7:1
- students per teacher
- 97.4%
- free-lunch eligible
Oaks Road Academy has class sizes near the North Carolina median. Computed live against every North Carolina school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Oaks Road Academy ranks #2 of 5 schools in New Bern, NC.
School address
District: Craven County Schools · North Carolina
NCES ID 370331002177 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-20 students YoY
Oaks Road Academy shrank from 387 students in 2022-23 to 367 in 2023-24 (-5.2%).
Teacher FTE lost 24.0 → 19.9 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-20 students YoY 370331002177 · New Bern, NC Other · SMALL · TRAD
352 enr · 14.7:1 · 97.4% lunch · RII 45
Nearest enrollment peer: New Bern High (1,637 students)
Oaks Road Academy shrank from 387 students in 2022-23 to 367 in 2023-24 (-5.2%). Teacher FTE lost 24.0 → 19.9 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · North Carolina schools → · Find another →
Oaks Road Academy in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- New Bern High
New Bern High
1,637 students
- Havelock High
Havelock High
1,014 students
- West Craven Hi
West Craven High
751 students
- H J Macdonald 632
H J Macdonald Middle
632 students
- West Craven Mi 614
West Craven Middle
614 students
- This school 352
Oaks Road Academy
352 students
What this shows Oaks Road Academy reports 352 students on the CCD universe file.
How Oaks Road Academy compares
Oaks Road Academy is a shrinking campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs North Carolina and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs North Carolina | North Carolina avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 14.7:1 | ▼ 7% | 15.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 97.4% | ▲ 48% | 66.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 352 | top 71% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14.7:1
Leaner classes than 50% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
352
Bigger than 40% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
97.4%
free-lunch eligible
- 48% above the North Carolina average of 66.0%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
14.7:1
students per teacher
- 7% below state mean
Top 45% in North Carolina - lower ratio than 55% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
33.2%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$11,893
per pupil, district-wide
- below North Carolina avg of $12,294
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors1.5 FTE
Per 235 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
13
in-school suspensions + 29 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 3.7 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 11.9 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
African American 32.7%
Hispanic or Latino 30.4%
White 18.5%
Two or More 9.9%
Asian 8.0%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.6%
Largest group: African American at 32.7% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 75.0/100
Simpson diversity index - at 75.0, Oaks Road Academy is more mixed than the North Carolina school average of 56.1.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Craven County Schools reports $11,893 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Oaks Road Academy Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| New Bern High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Havelock High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| West Craven High | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| H J Macdonald Middle | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| West Craven Middle | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Oaks Road Academy's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,014
- Students per teacher
- 16.6:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
- Enrollment
- 751
- Students per teacher
- 15:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
- Enrollment
- 632
- Students per teacher
- 17.6:1
- Resource Index
- 25/100
- Enrollment
- 614
- Students per teacher
- 18.6:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
Similar other schools in New Bern
4 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
Bridgeton Elementary
Standard public school
415 students 14.3:1 students per teacher
Ben D Quinn Elementary
Standard public school
312 students 11.6:1 students per teacher
J T Barber Elementary
Standard public school
270 students 12.3:1 students per teacher
Craven Virtual Academy
Standard public school
117 students 11.7:1 students per teacher
Nationwide other schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~352 students)
Frequently asked questions about Oaks Road Academy
How many students attend Oaks Road Academy?
Oaks Road Academy has 352 students enrolled. It is a public school in New Bern, NC. CCD year-over-year: 387 (2022-23) → 367 (2023-24), down 20.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Oaks Road Academy?
The student-teacher ratio at Oaks Road Academy is 14.7:1, which is 7% lower than the North Carolina average of 15.8:1 and 6% lower than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Oaks Road Academy?
97.4% of students at Oaks Road Academy are eligible for free lunch, compared to the North Carolina average of 66.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Oaks Road Academy?
The largest demographic group at Oaks Road Academy is African American at 32.7% of enrollment, in New Bern, NC. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 75.0/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Oaks Road Academy?
Oaks Road Academy has a Resource Investment Index of 45/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Oaks Road Academy rank among schools in New Bern?
By Resource Investment Index, Oaks Road Academy ranks #2 of 5 schools in New Bern, NC. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in New Bern on the city page.
What other schools are in Craven County Schools?
Besides Oaks Road Academy, Craven County Schools also operates New Bern High (1,637 students), Havelock High (1,014 students), and West Craven High (751 students). See the Craven County Schools district page for the complete list.